Nissan QASHQAI - 2023
23.5 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2023 is 36.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Nissan QASHQAI, model year 2023.
Sample size: 320 cars, 371 tests and 87 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 320 cars
The 2023 Nissan Qashqai shows a significantly lower overall defect rate of 23 per 100 compared to the average of 36 per 100, marking a 34.5% improvement. Notably, it excels in categories like Steering and Visibility, where it reports no defects, while the average shows some issues. However, the Qashqai has higher defect rates in Brakes and Body/Structure compared to the average, indicating areas that may require attention. Mileage trends suggest that the vehicle performs well at lower mileages but shows increased defects as mileage increases, particularly in the 124,000+ mile category. Overall, the Qashqai demonstrates strong reliability but has specific areas that may need to be monitored.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 320 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▼ 35.2% worse
11.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.8 / 100 tests
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
- Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Anti-slip provision missing, loose or worn smooth
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 53.4% better
2.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.8 / 100 tests
- Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 94.3% better
0.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.7 / 100 tests
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 35.9% better
29.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 46.2 / 100 tests
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▼ 60.0% worse
1.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.0 / 100 tests
- A main load-bearing structural member: fractured or deformed such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
- A body panel or body component: likely to become detached
Equipment
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 54.5% better
0.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.1 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 35
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 11
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 7
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 5
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 4
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 3
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 2
Serious faults (Top 10)
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A main load-bearing structural member: fractured or deformed such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A body panel or body component: likely to become detached
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 1